NEWS RELEASE
HEADQUARTERS UNITED STATES CENTRAL COMMAND
7115 South Boundary Boulevard
MacDill AFB, Fla. 33621-5101
Phone: (813) 827-5894; FAX: (813) 827-2211; DSN 651-5894
December 22, 2004
Release Number: 04-12-44
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
CFC AFGHANISTAN RELEASE
This morning is the grand opening of the Provisional Reconstruction Team (PRT) in Tarin Kowt. This PRT has been operational for some time, but it still represents a significant commitment to enabling, enhancing and improving the capacity of the Afghan nation and extending the outreach of the Government of Afghanistan.
The support provided by the PRT in Tarin Kowt, and all of the other 18 Coalition and International Security and Assistance Force (ISAF) PRTs, enables the government at all levels to bring a tangible benefit to the people throughout all provinces. This is a clear demonstration of Afghan capacity, capability, commitment and resolve to improve the lives and conditions of all people throughout the country.
In other news, another counter narcotics success occurred Saturday when the Afghan National Army (ANA) discovered a cache of 1,800 kilograms of hashish and 3,000 kilograms of marijuana during a search operation near Gardez in Paktya Province. Approximately 2,800 kilograms of marijuana was destroyed on site by the Afghan National Police (ANP) and the remainder of the narcotics was moved to a U.S. firebase where it was secured.
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